B.Design (Lateral Entry)
at NIFT Kolkata, Salt Lake City

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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
at
NIFT Kolkata
Overview

At the UG level, B.Design (Lateral Entry) is offered by National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata. B.Design (Lateral Entry) is a 3 years course with a total fee of INR 5,45,200. Students can check the in-depth-details around B.Design (Lateral Entry) offered at this institute in this space:

Total Tuition Fees	₹5.45 Lakh Get Fees details
Duration	3 years
Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
Official Website	Go to Website
Type of University	Public/Government,Autonomous

B.Design (Lateral Entry)

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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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NIFT Kolkata
Fees

NIFT Kolkata B.Design (Lateral Entry) fee includes multiple components, such as Tuition Fees, Hostel Fees, Security Deposits, One-Time Fees, Mess Charges, etc. Among all these components, the tuition fee and security deposit are the mandatory fees paid during NIFT Kolkata admission. Additionally, the hostel fee is applicable only for specific residential programmes offered by the NIFT Kolkata, which is entirely subjective. The total tuition fee for B.Design (Lateral Entry) at the institute is INR 5,45,200. Candidates can check out the following table to learn more details regarding NIFT Kolkata B.Design (Lateral Entry) fee breakup:

Fee components	Amount (3 years)
Tuition Fees	₹ 5.45 Lakh
Hostel Fees	₹ 44,000
Total fee	₹ 5.89 Lakh

These are based on information available on various sources. Latest values may differ.

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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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NIFT Kolkata
Highlights

Course is offered in following specializations - Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication and Leather Design

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B.Design (Lateral Entry) - Batch of 2027

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is a good college for design course and I am happy with my college.

Placements: NIFT Kolkata is very popular for the design course. My college is popular because our college provides us with 90% above placements. In our department, all students get an internship. In our course, our top salary package is 15 LPA, and the average salary package is 6 LPA. Top companies for placements are Tata International Ltd., Metropoli Fashion, XL Enterprise, etc.

Infrastructure: Our college's infrastructure is very good. Our college provides all types of facilities; all classrooms are projector-connected, all lab rooms are AC-connected, and the entire college area has Wi-Fi coverage. The library is available in our college. Canteen and food court are both available in our college. Also available is quality hostel accommodation. Sports and games are available every year.

Faculty: Teachers are very good and knowledgeable; they give their all efforts to make students industry-ready. Our teachers provide us with notes, which is why we don't fail our semester exams. In our department, all students pass. Teachers make efforts to prepare students for the industry. All our teachers are very helpful and friendly. In our department, all students get an internship.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2024Read More

Anonymous

B.Design (Lateral Entry) - Batch of 2027

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is a good college for design courses, and I am happy with my college.

Placements: NIFT Kolkata is very popular for design courses due to their impressive 90% placement record. Our college provides all types of facilities to ensure that students are industry-ready. In our department, the highest salary package is 16 LPA, and the average salary package is 6 LPA. All students in our department secure internships, and top companies for placements include Skybags, Reebok, etc.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is excellent. Our college offers various facilities, such as projector-connected classrooms and air-conditioned lab rooms. Quality hostels are available on campus, and the entire college area is Wi-Fi connected. Both a canteen and a food court are available. The college organizes sports and games every year.

Faculty: The teachers are very good, helpful, and knowledgeable. They put in all efforts to make students industry-ready and provide all necessary facilities to complete our final year projects. While our semester exams may be a bit challenging, they are not impossible to pass because our teachers give us suggestions. In our department, almost 95% of students pass.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2024Read More

Anonymous

B.Design (Lateral Entry) - Batch of 2027

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

This is a good college, and I am happy with it.

Placements: NIFT Kolkata is very popular due to its impressive 90% placement record. For the B.Des. design course, the highest salary package is 10 LPA with an average of 6 LPA. Notable companies like Raymond, Skybags and Reebok actively recruit from our college. Every student in our college secures an internship and the institution provides comprehensive facilities for our future.

Infrastructure: Our college's infrastructure is excellent. It offers a range of facilities including projector-connected classrooms, air-conditioned lab rooms and full Wi-Fi coverage across the campus. Quality hostel facilities are available and there is a well-equipped library. Both a canteen and a food court are present on our campus.

Faculty: The teachers at NIFT Kolkata are very helpful, experienced, and knowledgeable. They make efforts to prepare students for the industry, providing facilities for completing final-year projects. While our semester exams are challenging, they are not impossible to pass, with a 95% pass rate in our department.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2024Read More

Anonymous

B.Design (Lateral Entry) - Batch of 2027

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

This college is indeed a good choice for a Design course, and I am content with my decision.

Placements: NIFT Kolkata is very popular for its B. Des course, with a remarkable 90% placement rate. The highest package offered is 16 LPA, and the average package stands at 9 LPA. In our department, every student secures an internship, and top companies like Raymond's, Skybags, and Reebok participate in the placement drives.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is excellent, providing a wide range of facilities. All classrooms are equipped with projectors, and the lab rooms are air-conditioned. The entire college campus is covered by Wi-Fi. We have a well-equipped library, and both a food court and a canteen are available.

Faculty: Our college boasts a team of exceptional and helpful teachers, all of whom bring extensive experience to the table. They make concerted efforts to prepare students for the industry and offer various resources to complete our final year projects. While the semesters can be challenging, they are certainly not insurmountable, with a 90% pass rate in our department.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2024Read More

Anonymous

B.Design (Lateral Entry) - Batch of 2027

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

The best college for the B. Design course. I am happy with my college.

Placements: The NIFT Kolkata is very popular for its B. Des course because 90% of students are placed from this department. The highest salary package for the B. Des course is 15 LPA, and the average is 6 LPA. In our department, all students get an internship. The top companies for placements are Skybags, Reebok, and Raymonds.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is very good. Our college provides all types of facilities to complete our final projects. All classrooms are connected with projectors, and all lab rooms are AC connected. The entire area of our college has Wi-Fi coverage. The library is available in the college. Both the canteen and food court are available on the campus. Sports are arranged every year.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, and they have a lot of experience and knowledge. Our teachers put in efforts to make students industry-ready. In our semester, it's a little bit difficult for us, but not impossible to pass because our teachers give us suggestions. In our department, 90% of students pass.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2024Read More

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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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NIFT Kolkata

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What BDes specialisations offered at NIFT Kolkata?

NIFT Kolkata offers a BDes programme in six specialisations:

Fashion Design
Textile Design
Fashion Communication
Leather Design
Accessory Design
Knitwear Design

Admission to the BDes course is on the basis of the score obtained in the NIFT entrance exam, which includes two entrance tests: Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT).

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Q: Who is eligible for NIFT Kolkata BDes admission?

NIFT Kolkata BDes admission is done based on a valid score in NIFT Entrance Exam. Students must also satisfy the admission criteria as prescribed by the institute. Interested candidates can check out the following table to know about NIFT Kolkata BDes eligibility criteria:

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Critera

Class 12 in any stream or equivalent from a recognised board

General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB)

Age limit: Less than 24 years as on August 1 of the year of Admission. 5 years of relaxation for SC/ST/ PwD category candidates

NIFT Entrance Exam

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Q: Which is a good course at the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata, BDes in Fashion Design or B.Des. in Fashion Communication?

National Institute of Fashion Technology offers B.Des programme courses of 4 years. It offers both B.Des in Fashion Design and Fashion Communication, B.Des in Fashion Design provides various courses like graphic designing, fashion photography amd journalism etc. B.Des in communication is trending thes days and it is more interestimg and diverse .

Both of these courses are good and different from their own curriculum and the selection between these two courses are depend upon interest area of an individual.

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Q: Does the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata accept any entrance exam for BDes admission?

National Institute of Fashion Technology, kolkata offers Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme which is of 4 years. Admission to this course is based on required marks scored by student in NIFT entrance exam. The entrance exam includes Creative assesment test (CAT) and General Aptitude Test (GAT) the candidates who clears both of these are required to aplear for SAT which is the final selection. Student should not be older than 24 years old ( 29 years for SC/ST/ PWD category students) as on august 1 of the year of admission.

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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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Placements

Top Recruiters for NIFT Kolkata

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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
at
NIFT Kolkata
Entry Requirements

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Must have completed 3 or 4-years diploma recognized by AICTE/AIU/UGC/ State Board of Technical Education related to Fashion, Apparel, Textile and Accessories, Home Science, Handloom Technology, Products, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Multimedia Design, Apparel Technology, Leather or Fine Arts after 10th or 10+2 Or Must have completed 2 years regular UG diploma program at NIFT after 10+2 or equivalent exam from any recognized board.
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NIFT Entrance Exam

Age

Maximum: 24 years

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Must have passed 3 or 4-years Diploma recognised by AICTE/AIU/UGC/ State Board of Technical Education in relevant stream, Or, Must have completed 2 years regular UG Diploma Program at NIFT after passing Senior Secondary Examination / 12th Standard with PCM

B.Design (Lateral Entry)
at
NIFT Kolkata
Admission Process

Register and Apply
Interested candidates can apply online with required information.
Written Test
Shortlisted candidates will be called for General Ability Test (GAT) based on score obtained in NIFT Entrance Test.
Studio Test
Shortlisted candidates will be called for Studio Test based on score obtained in General Ability Test (GAT).
Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview based on score obtained in Studio Test.
Final Selection
Candidates are selected based on the score obtained in Written Test, Studio Test and performance in Personal Interview. Following weightage is given to the various criteria at the time selection: General Ability Test (GAT) - 40% Studio Test - 40% Interview - 20%

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NIFT ENTRANCE EXAM

Jan 21 - 22, 2026

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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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Students also asked

Q: What is the average salary in NIFT Kolkata?

NIFT Kolkata has not released the average package offered for the year 2023. However as per Shiksha review, the table below showcases course-wise average package offered during the NIFT Kolkata recent placement drive:

Course	Average Package
BFTech in Apparel Production	INR 3.5 LPA to INR 4 LPA
BDes in Accessory Design	INR 15 LPA
BDes in Textile Design	INR 3 LPA to INR 6 LPA

Note: The placement stats mentioned above are gathered from Shiksha review. Hecne, the stats may vary further.

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Q: What is the fee for various courses offered by the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata?

National Institute of Fashion technology, Kolkata is a government college that provides various UG and PG courses. It offers B.Des Fashion designing, B.Des fashion communication, B.Des accesory design, B.Des textile design, B.Des knitwear design, B.Des leather designing and B.F.tech at UG level and MFM at PG levels, in total institution provides eight courses from different streams.

Fees for UG and PG courses in this college is between 5.5 - 12.3 Lacs.

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Q: What is the highest placement package in NIFT Kolkata?

NIFT Kolkata has not released the highest package offered for the year 2025. However, as per Shiksha review, course-wise the highest package offered during the recent placement drive is mentioned in the table below:

Course	Highest Package
BDes in Leather Design	INR 13 LPA
BFTech in Appareal Production	INR 15 LPA
BDes in Accessory Design	INR 50 LPA
BDes in FC	INR 23 LPA

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Q: Is National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata hard to get?

National Institute for Fashion Technology, Kolkata established in 1995, is a government college.

Students who are seeking to get admitted in National Institute for Fashion Technology, Kolkata should have to appear in written exams conducted by NIFT. The written exams are comprises of creative ability test (CAT) and General Aptitude Test (GAT) B.Des and M.Des candidates have to appear for both and other candidates need to appear only for GAT . Shorlisted students called for situation test / personal interview.

If you really want to pursue fashion designing and you are interested in this area this would not be hard for you .

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Q: Is National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata hard to get?

National Institute for Fashion Technology, Kolkata established in 1995, is a government college.

Students who are seeking to get admitted in National Institute for Fashion Technology, Kolkata should have to appear in written exams conducted by NIFT. The written exams are comprises of creative ability test (CAT) and General Aptitude Test (GAT) B.Des and M.Des candidates have to appear for both and other candidates need to appear only for GAT . Shorlisted students called for situation test / personal interview.

If you really want to pursue fashion designing and you are interested in this area this would not be hard for you

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B.Design (Lateral Entry)

NIFT Kolkata

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How to apply for lateral entry in B.Des? I have completed Diploma in fashion designing and garment technology.

Answered 7 years ago

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) lateral entry admission provides an opportunity to candidates who have completed their Diploma/Degree in relevant/related fields of fashion design & technology for direct admission to the third semester of UG programmes of NIFT at NIFT campuses. Those

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